Red Arrow International’s “The Escape Artist” goes to Scandinavia
Munich, October 29, 2013. Norway's TV2 and TV4
in Sweden have secured the rights to Red Arrow International's "The
Escape Artist". Starring David Tennant ("Broadchurch"), the
thriller's first part is due to premiere on BBC One today. Written
by David Wolstencroft, "The Escape Artist" was produced by Emmy
Award winner Hilary Bevan Jones and Paul Frift of Red Arrow's Endor
Productions.
Helena Forsman, Head of Acquired Programmes at TV4, says: "'The
Escape Artist' was an obvious selection for the TV4 Group. It is a
solid production with the best of talent on and off camera. I am
confident it will add the desired impact to the prime time schedule
at TV4, ending this year's acquisitions in a most suitable
way."
John Ranelagh, Head of Acquisitions at TV 2 Norway, says: "'The
Escape Artist' is outstanding in production quality and
storytelling: the creative team and especially David Tennant
deliver a stellar performance. Acquiring 'The Escape Artist' for TV
2 was a no-brainer."
Tim Gerhartz, Sales Manager, Scandinavia at Red Arrow
International, says: "Boasting amazing talent in front of and
behind the camera, 'The Escape Artist' sends shivers down your
spine - a thriller at its best, full of unexpected twists and
turns. It's a perfect fit for TV2 and TV4."
The Escape Artist (3 x 60' / 2 x 90')
David Tennant stars as Will Burton, a defense lawyer who
specializes in getting people out of tight legal corners. But when
his talents acquit the prime suspect in a horrific murder trial,
that brilliance comes back to bite him.
Red Arrow International
Red Arrow International is a leading distributor with an extensive
slate of scripted, factual and format designs, guaranteeing a
strong portfolio with programs by Red Arrow Entertainment Group and
third party producers.
Red Arrow International has a unique expertise in packaging,
co-financing and co-producing international drama, such as Netflix'
first original drama "Lilyhammer" and "Jo", starring Jean Reno.
Red Arrow International boasts a strong track record in building
format franchises such as "Benidorm Bastards" with 25 local
versions including NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", and
ABC's "The Taste".
Led by Jens Richter, Red Arrow International has a global reach
with offices in Munich, Los Angeles and Hong Kong and making sales
in over 150 territories.
Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment
Group, incorporating 16 TV production companies spanning across 9
countries. Red Arrow Entertainment Group belongs to ProSiebenSat.1
Group, one of Europe's leading media groups.
Contact:
ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Stefanie Prinz
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-1199
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-91199
Email: Stefanie.Prinz@ProSiebenSat1.com
Red Arrow International
Isabelle Fedyk
Medienallee 7
D-85774 Unterföhring
Phone +49 [89] 95 07-2322
Fax +49 [89] 95 07-92322
Email: Isabelle.Fedyk@@redarrowinternational.tv
Press release online:
www.redarrowinternational.tv